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Earthquake near San Leandro felt across Bay Area Thursday morning
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Baker , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The United States Geological Survey initially reported the quake as a preliminary magnitude 4.
An earthquake occurred near San Leandro, causing a noticeable jolt in the Bay Area. 1. 8.
The quake struck the San Leandro area, with its effects felt across the Bay Area. Further details about the earthquake are available from the United States Geological Survey and local news sources, including KRON4.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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